Mentougou Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mentougou, China. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Mentougou experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 270 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 172 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2500 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (9.0 hours per day) and December (5.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Mentougou vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Mentougou enjoys an average of 2500 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Mentougou
July, Mentougou’s wettest month, receives 181 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mentougou Precipitation page.
